McKenzie v. Pierce

The majority opinion delivered today demonstrates that extraordinary writs will no longer be issued on an extraordinary basis, but instead at the whim of this court. Simply because the majority has itself deemed the records at issue privileged and therefore believes the circuit court erred in denying Mr. McKenzie’s motion to quash, it issues an extraordinary writ, a decision that flies in the face of this court’s precedent. Because I believe the instant facts do not warrant the issuance of a writ, I respectfully dissent.

As an initial matter, I feel compelled to develop further the procedural…